How to travel from Matsue to Gotō Islands, Japan
The distance between Matsue and Gotō Islands is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Matsue to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gotō Islands → Matsue if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Izumo (IZO) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥30,665($225)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥28,750($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kokura and then to 長崎駅前ターミナル then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,220($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Nagasaki then take a ferry to Fukue.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥16,155($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Gotō Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsue to Gotō Islands by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,155 ($120) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,665 ($225).
The distance between Matsue and Gotō Islands is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (308 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Matsue and Gotō Islands by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Matsue to Gotō Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥30,665 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Gotō Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,155 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Matsue and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matsue and Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you fly from Izumo (IZO) to Nagasaki (NGS) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Gotō Islands is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Matsue to Gotō Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki) then take a ferry to Fukue. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Gotō Islands is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ¥28,750 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Gotō Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 5hrs | ¥30,665($225) | 4 times a day | 973km (605 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 45m | ¥29,295($215) | 4 times a day | 602km (374 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 25m | ¥28,750($210) | twice daily | 851km (529 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, ferry | 9h 20m | ¥19,985($145) | twice daily | 591km (367 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 5m | ¥21,220($155) | once daily | 739km (459 miles) |
| Bus to Nishitetsu Fukuoka, ferry | 13h 50m | ¥17,385($125) | once daily | 742km (461 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 15m | ¥16,155($120) | 4 times a day | 696km (433 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsue and Gotō Islands
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
Nishitetsu
Airports near Gotō Islands
The following major airports near Gotō Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Gotō Islands
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Gotō Islands
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Gotō Islands